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title: "AWARD OF PROVISION OF INTERIM STRATEGIC SEALIFT"
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# AWARD OF PROVISION OF INTERIM STRATEGIC SEALIFT

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dcd39383-8a2b-44cd-9ef6-bc44a2f8dcd7

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, located in Abbey Wood, Bristol, has completed the award stage for the provision of Interim Strategic Sealift services. This procurement, under reference number DSCOM/CB/2255, is valued at £476,592,506 and falls under the "Shipping operations" industry category, with services extending to numerous global locations, including the United Kingdom and various overseas territories. The procurement was executed through a single-source method. The contract, awarded to Foreland Shipping Limited, is set to commence on the 1st of January, 2025, and will run until the 31st of December, 2031. The contract award was finalised and published on the 11th of December, 2024.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies involved in logistics and shipping services able to support the MOD's strategic sealift capabilities. While the procurement has been awarded, similar future tenders may be suitable for SMEs in the shipping industry given the contract's alignment with small and medium-sized enterprises' capabilities. Companies interested in working with the UK's defence sector should monitor potential opportunities and align their logistics solutions to meet government requirements.

## Notice

Strategic Sealift provides UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) with a capability to deploy cargo overseas from the UK in support of the UK's standing commitments and contingent operations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfa45e46-6b5e-4bfc-8fb4-3c5737e9db2e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - SINGLE SOURCE |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £476,592,506 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £476,592,506 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORELAND SHIPPING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60640000 - Shipping operations

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2025 at 11:09 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfa45e46-6b5e-4bfc-8fb4-3c5737e9db2e
- 12 Dec 2024 at 10:30 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfa45e46-6b5e-4bfc-8fb4-3c5737e9db2e
- 11 Dec 2024 at 20:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfa45e46-6b5e-4bfc-8fb4-3c5737e9db2e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfa45e46-6b5e-4bfc-8fb4-3c5737e9db2e
  4th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fdeb5623-a9ca-4cf6-b419-70471701e5a5
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4f0bc416-0e15-45be-b8ed-4f4cd93efcd5

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